Newcastle have confirmed the appointment of Steve Bruce as the club's new manager on a three-year deal.
Bruce joins Newcastle after quitting from his job as boss of Championship club Sheffield Wednesday on Monday.
The 58-year-old was given the job despite being 11th choice and not even on Newcastle's original shortlist, according to Sky Sports.
Bruce glossed over that in his first interview with the club. He told the club website: 'I'm delighted and incredibly proud to be appointed as head coach of Newcastle United. This is my boyhood club and it was my dad's club, so this is a very special moment for me and my family.